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Filter waste products from the blood
acid/base balance
regulation of electrolyte concentrations
blood volume control
regulation of blood pressure |
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| Results of reduced kidney function |
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Improper erythropoiesis
Uremia may cause some tissues to be more sensitive to certain drugs
Impaired excretion or biotransformation of drugs |
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| Renal failure: likely causes |
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| Infectious disease (i.e. leptospirosis), Diabetes Mellitus, toxins, congenital disorders, immunologic problems, amyloidosis, diets high in protein, phosphorous, sodium |
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| Remove excess extracellular fluid by increasing urine flow & sodium excretion, also reduces hypertension |
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inhibit tubular reabsorption of sodium, promoting excretion of chloride, potassium, water
Examples: Furosemide
Adverse: hypokalemia |
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Promotes diuresis by exerting high osmotic pressure in the tubules & limiting tubular reabsorption
Use: Oliguric ARF, reduce intracranial pressure
Examples: mannitol, glucose |
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Reduce edema by inhibiting reabsorption of sodium, chloride, water
Ex: Chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide
Adverse: hypokalemia |
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| Potassium sparing diuretics |
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Weaker diuretic and antihypertensive effects but conserves potassium
Function: Aldosterone antagonists increases excretion of sodium and water
Ex: Spironolactone |
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